Vast was founded to expand humanity’s frontier into the solar system and beyond. We believe that the next step on that journey is enabling manufacturing and habitation in LEO. We are building artificial gravity space stations to make this a reality. If you want to join a team that builds amazing things with the most talented people on Earth, please reach out.
Vast is looking for an Avionics Technician, reporting to the VP of Manufacturing, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Hawthorne location, but will eventually transition to our Long Beach headquarters.
As an Avionics Technician, you will work closely with our engineering teams to execute highly technical electrical builds.
Responsibilities:
- Assist avionics engineering by rapidly iterating electronic components and cables
- Construct superior wire cables, perform PCB assembly rework, assemble, and test racks/systems, electro-mechanical units, engineering enclosures, and test equipment
- Create and record testing systems and cable diagrams according to engineer-selected testing gear
- Collaborate closely with engineering to transform concepts into reality
- Monitor one’s own work progress against established standards and deliver all work on schedule
- Examine, interpret, and use drawings and regulated documentation and procedures
- Understand intricate cable harnesses, wiring diagrams, mechanical and layout drawings, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Verify flight hardware and thoroughly document outcomes
- Aid in developing manufacturing processes for initial production runs
- Contribute to projects aimed at increasing operational efficiency in the area
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 3+ years of experience manufacturing wire harnesses in commercial, automotive, or aerospace industry
- 2+ years of experience using electronics equipment (e.g. programmable power supplies, DMMs, oscilloscopes, etc.)
- 5+ years of experience using basic mechanical and/or electronics hand tools
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Possession of an associate degree
- Previous involvement in a high-speed production environment, handling flight hardware
- Prior involvement in a high-output environment, involving hands-on experience in constructing cables, electro-mechanical devices, or building prototypes
- Ability to acclimate to frequently changing assignments and a fast-paced working environment
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, along with effective teamwork abilities
- Superb focus and attention to detail, with remarkable work efficiency and accuracy
- Experience with soldering PCBAs, including soldering in tight spaces such as 0402 packages and high-density ICs, installing jumpers, and performing dead-bugging
- Expertise in manufacturing and repairing intricate testing systems
- Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as SVN, Confluence, and JIRA
- Basic comprehension of electronic principles and theory
- Qualifications in NASA STD 8739.4, IPC-620, and J-STD-001
- Skills in project management
Pay Range:
- Avionics Technician Level 0: $25.00-$30.00/per hour
- Avionics Technician Level I: $30.00-$35.00/per hour
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
